2020 BMW X5: New versions, Changes, Price

BMW’s first and highly successful X5 SUV entered the new generation for the 2019 model year. With the more than 2.2 million sold units during the nearly 20-year life cycle, the model has become very important for the brand and soon after the recent redesign we should expect new upgrades of the model.

BMW will bring the new M version but will also go with the new plug-in hybrid system. The brand already announced that the plug-in hybrid version of the X5 model. The new system should provide improved range and high-performance ratings. The 2020 BMW X5 should also bring the M version but BMW is still short on details. The plug-in version could also wait for the 2021 model year introduction.

2020 BMW X5: Powertrains

The 2020 BMW X5 will return with currently available single-turbo V-6 and twin-turbo V-8 engines. The 8-speed automatic transmission will also be shared across the powertrain range as well as the all-wheel drive.

A 3.0-liter inline-six turbo engine will sit under the hood of the xDrive40i version. The engine will pump 340 hp and torque of 330 lb-ft. With that, this version will be able to hit 60 mph in around 5.5 seconds.

A 4.4-twin-turbo V-8 in the XDrive50i version will down the 60-mph run to 4.6 seconds. It will be possible thanks to the output of 456 hp and torque of 479 pound-feet.

As for the new plug-in hybrid version, if it arrives as the 2020 model, the system will combine the 3.0-liter inline-6 combustion engine and the electric motor. The part of the system will also be the 8-speed automatic transmission and xDrive all-wheel drive. The high-voltage lithium-ion battery will also have its place in the setup in the underbody area. The new hybrid version should double the electric range of the previous version and provide the total mileage close to 50 miles.

The M version should boost the performance with the 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 to somewhere around 600 hp and 553 pound-feet of torque.

2020 BMW X5: Design

The styling of the 2020 BMW X5 and the new versions won’t change much from the form of the recently redesigned X5.

The X5 changed the platform and dimension for the new generation. The model also evolved the brand’s signature styling with the more sculpted and angular cues and also added the larger version grille. The LED headlights are available on all versions and also have a new design.

The 2020 version will bring new color options and the M model will add sportier elements combined with the 21-inch wheels. The performance version will also integrate the quad exhaust setup.

Interior, Equipment:

Interior will keep the current form. The model will come with the high-quality materials and the latest tech and safety features. It will also provide up to 72.3 cubes of the cargo space behind the front seats.

The next X5 will also offer the 12.3-inch center display and the digital gauge cluster. The equipment list will also include the 10.4-inch rear seat displays, ventilated seats, massage function, 20-speaker sound system, etc.

The safety gear will also be numerous including the systems like the blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, lane-change assist, park assist, surround-vision cameras, emergency braking, etc.

2020 BMW X5: Arrival, Price

The 2020 BMW X5 will arrive late in 2019. The price range will again start around $60, 000. The new versions will be much more expensive but the more precise details we will appear closer to the debut of the model.